Director, Trade Book Sales, Aethon

TITLE: Director, Trade Book Sales, Aethon & Vault

DESCRIPTION: In coordination with the VP of Sales & Marketing, and other members of the Sales and Marketing Department, the Director, Trade Book Sales, Aethon & Vault will devise and implement sales and marketing campaigns and strategy for the Aethon & Vault list of novels. Aethon & Vault brings best-selling titles from the independent ebook and audiobook publishing landscape to retail book stores for the first time. Aethon & Vault novels have previously sold more than twenty five million units as ebooks and audiobooks and there is a significant growth opportunity to launch this catalog through print retail sales channels. The responsibilities of the Director, Trade Book Sales, Aethon & Vault include sales metadata creation, preparation of key sales materials for Aethon & Vault titles, coordination and communication with distributor-level sales contacts, coordination and communication with account-level sales contacts, creating advertising and marketing budgets, devising and implementing advertising and marketing campaign with support from other departments and contractors, devising and implementing influencer marketing strategy, and devising and overseeing trade show and live events engagement for Aethon & Vault titles. The Director, Trade Book Sales, Aethon & Vault will have support from other company departments, including Operations & Publishing, Design & Production, and Editorial, as well as outside contractors when required. Candidates must have prior experience in publishing sales or marketing, with a demonstrated track record of success. The Director, Trade Book Sales, Aethon & Vault is a full time, salaried, fully remote position, with significant possibility of career advancement. This is an extremely demanding position and only highly motivated candidates should apply. Advancement and compensation will reflect sales performance.

ABOUT VAULT: Vault Comics is a Missoula, Montana based entertainment company and publisher of critically acclaimed science fiction, fantasy, and horror comics, with a fully remote team. Aethon Books is a leading independent publisher of science fiction and fantasy ebooks and audiobooks. The Aethon & Vault imprint is part of a broader partnership between Aethon Books and Vault Comics. Aethon Books is the majority owner of Vault Comics.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• No specific educational requirements

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience (3-5 years) in sales or marketing related roles in the publishing industry; preference will be given to candidates with significant prior experience or significant track records of success

SKILLS:

• Proficiency with publishing metadata standards and practices
• Proficiency with both Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
• Proficiency with Slack, Microsoft Teams, or similar communication tool
• Proficiency with spreadsheets or simple relational database systems
• Proficiency with content calendar management and related communication
• General computer proficiency
• Knowledge of print production related concepts and jargon
• ADDITIONAL SKILLS — Preference may be given to candidates with the following skills:
• Database management
• Data science or analysis
• Financial planning or analysis

COMPETENCIES

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, especially spoken communication
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of pop culture, including comics, graphic novels, movies, video games, and popular fiction

DETAILS

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Primary reporting to VP of Sales & Marketing
• Secondary reporting to CEO

HOURS:

• Full time working hours (no minimum time in seat or specific working hours required)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $65,000 per year, or higher, based on qualifications and experience, with the possibility of performance based bonuses
• Bi-weekly payment schedule
• Health and dental benefits
• Unlimited PTO

START DATE:

• As early as possible.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Sales metadata creation and management (15%)
• Preparation of key sales materials for Aethon & Vault titles with support from Design & Production department and contractors (15%)
• Communication and sales efforts with distributor-level sales contacts, coordination and communication with distribution and account-level sales contacts (30%)
• Devising, budgeting, and implementing title advertising and marketing campaigns, including organic, paid and influencer marketing (20%)
• Devising and overseeing overseeing trade show and live events engagement for Aethon & Vault titles (15%)

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Other sales & marketing duties as may be determined from time to time by the VP of Sales & Marketing or the CEO (5%)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Remote